Costco Make Home Solar Panels Easy
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Home owner can now easily find extra income from their roof. The vast majority of single homes in America have enough sun light to not only pay for the solar panel system but also earn money selling electricity to local power companies. how does a home owner determine the solar potential or the actual cost of the system?
The major outlet store, Costco has made an announcement that it's members can soon purchase some of the latest models of entire solar systems for their home. They can even buy the tools and other supplies needed to make the installation themselves.
The solar product provider is Eugene, Oregon-based Grape Solar to supply number of its solar kits. The variety of solar panel systems will enable home owners and contractors to review the Costco web site to find the best model for that home. The systems range from, 2200 W, 3680W or 4600W ready-to-install kits, with prices which range from around $3,600 upwards close to $18,000.
Each systems has the "gried tied" feature which enables it to sell electricity back to your electric company. This lowers your monthly electric bill or can earn you money. The important pieces of the solar system that make it more profitable easily is the inverter and racking system.
With virtually all the systems offered by Costco, you can start off small and build up from there. They are intended to be expandable. It is not a problem if you do not want to do the installation yourself. There is a nationwide network of installers that will be willing to give you a quote and install the system in a timely manner. The network of over 4,000 installers even offer 24/7 support.
Costco's decision to add this line of products came after extensive test marketing in several area of the country in July 2010. The different stores gave wonderful feedback to be more accurate on the models that people prefer and the services that are most helpful for home owners.
The panels produced by Grape Solar have a 25-year warranty on power output and a 10-year warranty on materials and workmanship. Keep in mind that all of the home solar kits should be eligible for federal, state and local utility rebate and incentive programs, where the amount depends on your specific location. It is a good idea to check those benefits with your local installer before hand.
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